Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
dupe in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Which word is closest in meaning to "dupe"?
"He had come prepared to dupe the public with his elaborate setup."Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Deceive
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "Deceive"
"Dupe" = to trick or deceive someone; to cause someone to believe something that is not true; to make a fool of someone through deception or trickery.
Synonym = "Deceive" = to cause someone to believe something false; to mislead or trick. ✓
Full sentence: 'He had come prepared to DECEIVE the public with his elaborate setup.' ✓
= He planned to trick/mislead the public with a carefully constructed setup/scheme.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Help' = to assist or benefit someone. The ANTONYM of duping — helping someone is the opposite of tricking them. ✗
Option 3 'Praise' = to express approval or admiration. Completely unrelated to deception. One pra
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Has dupe been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – dupe has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.